Learn how to cook perfect sushi rice in the Instant Pot every time with this never-failing recipe. This Japanese sushi rice recipe is easy, quick and makes the best rice for sushi rolls, sushi bowls and hand rolls.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: instant pot japanese rice, instant pot sushi rice
Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cold water. Clean the rice in the water with your hand, 2-3 times or until the water is clear.
After the rice is rinsed, let the rice drain in a colander or strainer for 5-10 minutes.
Pour in cold water for cooking and the well rinsed & drained rice in Instant Pot. Ensure all the rice is fully submerged in the water. Pressure cook for 5 minutes at HIGH pressure. Allow for a natural pressure release for five minutes before releasing steam manually.
While the rice cooks, mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until blended. Gently heat in microwave or in a pan on stovetop, if needed.Note: Do not bring sushi vinegar to a boil. Mix it well and make sure that the sugar and salt get dissolved in the vinegar mixture.
Transfer the rice to a large container or a bowl and gently spread out the rice with a rice paddle. Slowly & evenly pour the sushi vinegar over the rice. Gently mix the rice with the rice paddle.
That's it your sushi rice is ready to eat!
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Notes
Tips for perfect sushi rice:
Use good quality Japanese short-grain rice. They are easily available in local Asian grocery stores and on Amazon.
Pour vinegar onto the hot rice so that the rice turns out nice and shiny.
Carefully add the vinegar to the rice and gently spread it with a rice paddle. Over Stirring will mash the rice.